"There are lots of people who want or need a flexible job — whether they're a military spouse, a college student, or a parent — and we're happy to empower these talented people no matter where they happen to live," said Tom Weiland, Amazon Vice President for Worldwide Customer Service in a press release.

Along with being able to work remotely, part-time employees who work 20 hours a week or more will be able to receive company benefits like paid time off, savings plans and health care. They can also participate in Amazon's Career Choice program that pre-pays 95% of tuition and fees for certificates and associate degrees in high-demand fields.

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These jobs are part of a bigger Amazon initiative to hire 30,000 part-time roles across the country in the next year and 100,000 full-time jobs in the next 18 months. To learn more about working at Amazon visit amazondelivers.jobs.